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Humphrey’s Italian Meatloaf

Here's how you make Humphrey’s Italian Meatloaf
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  • Servings: 9
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 75m
    • The following recipe serves 9 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Meatloaf
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds good quality ground beef 80/20
  • 1 pound good quality Italian sausage
  • 3/4 cup good quality boneless ham steak, minced or pulsed in a food processor
  • 3.8 ounces sliced black olives (1 can)
  • 2 cups crusty sourdough bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, packed
  • 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons anchovy paste
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons crushed or minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated onion
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (rubbed between your palms)
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Glaze
  • 1 heaping cup ketchup
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: *For Meatloaf* Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Step 2: Saute onion in oil and a little kosher salt over medium-low heat, stirring often, until soft and sweet, about 20 minutes. Let the onion break down until very soft and light brown.

  • Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the onion with the next 7 ingredients, ground beef through bread crumbs, and mix together.

  • Step 4: In a smaller bowl, combine anchovy paste, ricotta cheese, egg, crushed garlic, and all the seasonings and mix well.

  • Step 5: Using gloved hands, combine the meat mixture with the ricotta mixture until thoroughly combined.

  • Step 6: Form into a large loaf shape about 2 1/2 to 3 inches high on a foil-lined baking sheet. Don’t make it too high or it won’t cook through.

  • Step 7: *For Glaze* Put all ingredients into a small saucepan.

  • Step 8: Heat and whisk over low heat until it reaches a simmer and the sugar is dissolved. Allow it to cool down a bit.

  • Step 9: Spread 1/2 the sauce over the top and sides of the meatloaf, save the other half for serving.

  • Step 10: *For Baking* Bake for about 75 to 80 minutes at 350°F or until internal temperature reaches 135°F to 140°F. Do not overcook. It will continue to cook as it rests.

  • Step 11: Serve sliced with reserved glaze on the side and Pepperoncin is if desired.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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